W. & J. Graham's
Vintage Port Blend
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Super young. Vibrant ruby color. Exceptional and between 7 people the half bottle was gone in no time yet the perfect amount after a lights-out dinner
Super young. Vibrant ruby color. Exceptional and between 7 people the half bottle was gone in no time yet the perfect amount after a lights-out dinner
May 24th, 2021
Sadly slightly corked.
Sadly slightly corked.
Oct 17th, 2020Stupidly good. From half bottle (I personally killed the whole thing) lovely aromas of cinnamon, hoisin, dark cherry, crushed rose petals, dusty earth and all spice. Almost amarone in the nose. Add cigar and butter chocolate on the nose as well. Lost the sweetness and drinks like still wine. I’m about to offer a whole bunch of these if anyone wants in please let me know. Prices will be silly good.
Stupidly good. From half bottle (I personally killed the whole thing) lovely aromas of cinnamon, hoisin, dark cherry, crushed rose petals, dusty earth and all spice. Almost amarone in the nose. Add cigar and butter chocolate on the nose as well. Lost the sweetness and drinks like still wine. I’m about to offer a whole bunch of these if anyone wants in please let me know. Prices will be silly good.
Feb 16th, 2020
Weekly Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 3-4 whites, 3-4 reds and 1 dessert wine format. Served blind.
This was really faded and light in appearance. Lot of sediment. I guessed late ‘70s/early ‘80s port. More guessed early ‘70s. It tasted older than it was, actually. Old graham cracker, cocoa dusted dates, licorice and old, candied blackberries. Dusty.
Weekly Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 3-4 whites, 3-4 reds and 1 dessert wine format. Served blind.
This was really faded and light in appearance. Lot of sediment. I guessed late ‘70s/early ‘80s port. More guessed early ‘70s. It tasted older than it was, actually. Old graham cracker, cocoa dusted dates, licorice and old, candied blackberries. Dusty.
Rich and concentrated. The elegance and delicacy surrounding the powerful flavors and aromatics are astounding. This is a pivotal wine for the category. Deep dark berry core, Graham/molasses, caramel nuances. Fresh as summer preserves.
Rich and concentrated. The elegance and delicacy surrounding the powerful flavors and aromatics are astounding. This is a pivotal wine for the category. Deep dark berry core, Graham/molasses, caramel nuances. Fresh as summer preserves.
Aug 2nd, 2017Black cherries, Italian black plums, dust and anise. Silky sweet on entry, with polished, notes of roasted fig and dark chocolate. Lots of depth here, but plenty of finesse, too. Lengthy, spicy finish.
Black cherries, Italian black plums, dust and anise. Silky sweet on entry, with polished, notes of roasted fig and dark chocolate. Lots of depth here, but plenty of finesse, too. Lengthy, spicy finish.
3 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
Ripe & semi-mature VP. Lots to like, including structure being fully integrated. tannin, fruit concentration and spirit nicely balanced.
Ripe & semi-mature VP. Lots to like, including structure being fully integrated. tannin, fruit concentration and spirit nicely balanced.
2 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2014
Classic Port 1985 Graham's a Declared Vintage! Port lovers 30 years old! Where was everyone when this was made?? Great finisher on a special dinner with direct family members, who never get to experience what the Douro in Portugal is all about!!! Big Bravo Graham's !
Classic Port 1985 Graham's a Declared Vintage! Port lovers 30 years old! Where was everyone when this was made?? Great finisher on a special dinner with direct family members, who never get to experience what the Douro in Portugal is all about!!! Big Bravo Graham's !
1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2015
Damn good and an excellent way to end a great night with great friends.
Damn good and an excellent way to end a great night with great friends.
May 21st, 2017Always delicious and a perfect way to end a wonderful evening.
Always delicious and a perfect way to end a wonderful evening.
Feb 26th, 2017